Description
Delicious homemade scones studded with sweet cranberries and crunchy walnuts, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- Optional add-ins (e.g., chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in any optional add-ins you desire.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into wedges or rounds.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg